I’m still a bit overwhelmed after my visit to the JHQ exhibit in Denmark. I knew it would be great, and I knew I’d learn a lot, but I was not prepared for such a dramatic experience. I’m not the typical visitor to the museum. I guess an archaeologist has different criteria visiting a natural history […]

You have one more week to make it to central Denmark to catch the opening of the “Design by Jens Quistgaard” exhibit at the Heart Herning Museum of Contemporary Art. I saved the best photo for last – an amazing collection of pepper mills. Some common, some rare, and some that must be one-of-a-kind prototypes. […]

I’m pleased to help spread the word about the first museum exhibit of Jens Quistgaard’s work. It starts Aug 29th at the Heart Herning Museum of Contemporary Art in Herning, Denmark. Judging from all that I have heard, this is a must-see for any fans of Danish Design and especially collectors of Jens Quistgaard’s work. The […]

In two short weeks… SAN MATEO HIGHLANDS EICHLER HOME TOUR A benefit for Highlands Elementary School Saturday May 3, 2014 Sunday May 4, 2014 10am to 3pm each day The tour will allow you to visit 10 amazing homes, the Modern Hub museum, and a vintage Airstream trailer. View the filmPeople in Glass Houses: The […]

I am pleased to let everyone know about the San Mateo Highlands Eichler T-Shirt I created. It is an illustration of a classic Highlands Eichler and I am offering if for sale on Zazzle. You can get it with “San Mateo Highlands” or “Eichler Homes” written under it to show your Eichler pride. Just in time […]

I love going to thrift stores. You never know what you might find. I’ve found lots or random Dansk, Heath, Krenit, many other vintage pieces, and a guitar amp. I’ve been able to sell and enjoy much of what I’ve purchased. But nothing that’s blown my mind. And this is exactly what happened with teakpepper.com […]

I got home today to a new DWR and CB2 catalog. Great day – my house is still somewhat new so I’m always on the lookout for the right furniture. Right there on the cover of DWR – to follow up last month’s amazing station wagon – was a smooth flamestone coffee cup. The same […]

When I saw the posting on our neighborhood email list that there was a “Free Mid-Century Chair” sitting in my neighbor’s driveway, I turned off to stove, told my wife to watch the kid, and jumped in the car. What I found was a big-ass mauve upholstered chair with what looked like teak legs. I didn’t […]

I don’t know about you, but it’s not even Thanksgiving and I’ve gotten dozens of holiday catalogs in the mail. But when I got the new DWR catalog, the cover photo jumped straight into my cerebral cortex’s vintage station wagon and mid-century architecture pleasure center. Wow, what an amazing shot. The Egg chair on top […]

The cover story of the most recent issue of Dwell Magazine is a profile of Toronto collector Dr. Kenneth Montague. It has some great photos of his penthouse, which features an amazing roof deck, a series of Calder prints, and – yes – Dansk teak. The photos feature many Dansk pieces, including a glimpse of a […]

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Teak Pepper is the blog of Mark Perlson, author of Danish Pepper. It is focused on collecting Jens Quistgaard and Dansk, but also covers design, politics, music, media, and other topics.

Danish Pepper Book

Mark Perlson’s book on Jens Quistgaard’s teak wood pepper
mills features photos and illustrations of an amazing collection of mills. Available straight from the author for $24.99 with free US shipping.
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Jens Quistgaard DVD

A Saucepan for my Wife is an intimate documentary on the legendary Danish Modern designer. Comes with a 56 page booklet. Subtitled.
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